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BOSTON: 

IIOLLIS & GUNN, BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS, 
No. 25 Hawley Street. 

1872. 




Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by 
JOSEPH L. ROSS, 
In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, Washington, D. C. 



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SCHOOL OFFICERS, TEACHERS, AND IHCATIOML MEN. 



In presenting this Catalogue, the proprietor desires to return his 
sincere thanks for the patronage he has heretofore received, and to assure 
his patrons that he will endeavor still to merit a continuance of their 
favors. It has always been his aim to improve his Furniture, — not to 
sacrifice quality to cheapness ; and he now believes that, in his Furniture, 
perfection is very nearly attained. The suggestions and ideas of many 
practical educators have been acted upon, in some cases with the happiest 
results ; and anything tending to induce the comfort, health or convenience 
of the scholar, has been adopted. 

Strength, durability, and adaptation to the age and form of the scholar, 
are the great features of this Furniture, combined with a style of finish 
which cannot be excelled. The work is as strong as a combination of 
wood and iron can be, and as durable as the use of experienced workmen, 
ingenious machinery, and the very best material can make it. 

The styles of Furniture presented in the following pages were mostly 
designed by me since the j-ear 1847 ; and as an evidence of the durability 
of the work, some of the furniture put into school-houses in that year is 
still in constant use, its eflSciency unimpaired. 

In regard to price, it is an indisputable fact that, when the quality 
and style of finish is taken into consideration, this Furniture is cheaper 
than any other in the market ; and it would be well for purchasers to 
remember, that what they gain in cheapness they lose in quality. 

Orders from a distance will be executed and forwarded with the same 
promptness, and at the same prices, in all respects, as if they were given 
in person. 

Every article made at this establishment is warranted. 

In conclusion, the proprietor would cordially invite all interested in 
School Furniture to call at his Office and Warerooms, where samples can 
be seen, and where he will be most happy to give any information in his 
power, regarding the selection of the Furniture and its arrangement in 
the School-room. 

JOSEPH L. EOSS, 

42 CHARDON, opposite HAWKINS STREET (near the Revere House), 

BOSTON, Mass. 



SPECIAL NOTICE. 



General Directions for Ordering School Furniture. 

State what heights of Desks and Chairs are wanted, and also 
the quantity required of each height. The Scale of Height will 
show the different heights required by the various ages of the 
Pupils. 

Give as long a time as convenient to fill orders, as there are so 
many different sizes and patterns, and the demand is, also, so 
active and increasing, that I sometimes find it very diflicult to fill 
orders at a very short notice. I, however, always intend to keep 
a stock on hand ; for which reason I can always fill an order at a 
reasonable notice. 

State how, and by what route, you wish the School Furniture 
transported. 

At the prices given, it is considered that the Desks, Settees, 
Tables and Bookcases are made of Cherry or Oak, and the Chairs 
of Hardwood, well varnished or oiled on the grain of the wood. 
The Pupils' and some of the Teachers' Desks and Settees are sup- 
ported on Iron Stanchions ; the Pupils' Chairs, on Iron Pedestals, 
as illustrated in the engravings. 

The prices include all the screws necessary to put up the Pupil's 
Desks and Chairs. The Ink-wells for the Pupils' Desks will be an 
extra charge. The School Furniture to be well packed in a porta- 
ble manner, and delivered from the Works at any Eailroad Depot 
or Packet in Boston. 

N. B. — If the School Furniture is boxed or matted, it will be 
an extra charge. 

JOSEPH L. ROSS, 

Designer and Manufacturer of the Improved School Furniture. 

Office, 42 CHARDON, opposite Hawkins Street, 

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For Colleges and. Classical Schools. 

No. 1. — Extra CHAIRS, 17 inches high. DESKS, side next to the 
scholar, 28| inches high. For pupils of 17 years of age and 
upwards. 

No. 1. — CHAIRS, 16 inches high. DESKS, side next to the scholar, 
28 inches high. For pupils from 14 to 17 years of age. 



For High Schools, Normal Schools, Young Ladies' 
Seminaries, Academies, and Public Grammar Schools. 

No. 1. — CHAIRS, 16 inches high. DESKS, side next to the scholar, 

28 inches high. For pupils from 14 to 17 years of age. 
No. 2, — CHAIRS, 15 inches high. DESKS, side next to the scholar, 

26| inches high. For pupils from 12 to 14 jeaxs of age. 
No. 3. — CHAIRS, 14 inches high. DESKS, side next to the scholar, 

25 J inches high. For pupils from 10 to 12 years of age. 
No. 4. — CHAIRS, 13 inches high. DESKS, side next to the scholar, 

24 inches high. For pupils from 8 to 10 years of age. 



For Intermediate Schools. 

No. 4. — CHAIRS, 13 inches high. DESKS, side next to the scholar, 
24 inches high. For pupils from 8 to 10 years of age. 

No. 5. — CHAIRS, 12 inches high. DESKS, side next to the scholar, 
22^ inches high. For pupils from 6 to 8 years of age. 



For Primary Schools. 

No. 5. — CHAIRS, 12 inches high. DESKS, side next to the scholar, 
22^ inches high. For pupils from 6 to 8 years of age. 

No. 6. — CHAIRS, 11 inches high. DESKS, side next to the scholar, 
21| inches high. For pupils from 5 to 6 jears of age. 

No. 7. — CHAIRS, 10 inches high. DESKS, side next to the scholar, 
20^ inches high. For pupils from 4 to 5 years of age. 



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BOSTON PRIMAEY-SCHOOL SLATES. 



These Slates, manufactured at this establishment, have been adopted 
in all the Primary Schools in Boston, and in man^^ of the adjoining 
towns, and are universally pronounced to be the best thing of the 
kind in use. 

Teachers will find them a great help in instructing the lower grades 
of Primary Scholars. There are two styles — No 1, for the smaller 
classes ; and No. 2, for more advanced scholars. The Slates are neatly 
and strongly framed ; the copies legibly printed on the frame. In 
Schools where these Slates are used, it is usually the custom to supply 
each desk with a small iron rack, screwed to the desk, making a 
neat and convenient place for the safe keeping of the slate when 
not in use. 



CATALOGUE. 



No. 96. 

IMPEOVED PEIMAEY AND INTEEMEDIATE SCHOOL OHAIES. 




No. 7. 



No. 6 



No. 4. 



The}" are graded of four different heights, — Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7. 

No. 4. For pupils from 8 to 10 years of age. 
" 5. do 6 to 8 do 

" 6. do 5 to 6 do 

" 7. do 4 to 5 do 

No. 97. 

UNION POETABLE PEIMAEY SCHOOL SINGLE DESE AND OHAIE. 




This style of Desk and Chair, with the Iron Slate-Racks attached for 
the Slate, is adopted and in universal use in the Boston Primary Schools. 
The Slates and Racks furnished with the Desks when desired. 

They are graded of three different heights, — Nos. 5, 6 and 7. 

No. 5. Desk and Chair, for pupils from 6 to 8 years of age. 



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Length of desk, 1 foot 6 inches. 

Width of No. 5 desk, 1 1 inches, 
do do 6 do 10 do 

do do 7 do 9 do 

Space required for chair, between desks, 14 inches. 



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No. 98. 

UNION POETABLE PEIMAEY SCHOOL DOUBLE DESK AND OHAIES. 




For grade of heights, see engraving No. 97. 

Length of desk, 3 feet. 

The different widths of desks the same as engraving No. 97. 

Space required for chairs, between desks, 14 inches. 



No. 99. 

UNION POETABLE INTEEMEDIATE SCHOOL SINGLE DESK & CHAIE. 




They are graded of two different heights, — Nos. 4 and 5. 

No. 4. Desk and Chair, for pupils from 8 to 10 years of age. 
" 5. do do 6 to 8 do 

Length of desk, 1 foot 10 inches. 

Width of No. 4 desk, 12 inches. 

do do 5 do 11 do 

Space required for chair, between desks, 14 inches. 



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No. 100. 

UNION POETABLE INTEEMEDIATE SCHOOL DOUBLE DESK & CHAIRS. 




For grade of heights, see engraving No. 99. 

Length of desk, 3 feet 4 inches. 

The different widths of desk the same as engraving No. 99. 

Space required for chairs, between desks, 14 inches. 



No. 101. 

PEIMAEY SCHOOL DESKS AND CHAIES. 

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No. 5. No. 6. . No. 7. 

They are graded of three different heights, — Nos. 5, 6 and 7. 

No. 5. Desk and Chair, for pupils from 6 to 8 years of age. 
" 6. do do 5 to 6 do 

" 7. do do 4 to 5 do 

Length of desk, 1 foot 6 inches. Width of desk, 1 foot. 

Space required for chair, between desks, 14 inches. 



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No. 102. 

PEIMAEY SCHOOL DOUBLE DESE AND OHAIES. 




For gi'ade of height, see engraving No. 101. 
Length of desk, 3 feet. Width of desk, 1 foot. 
Space required for chairs, between desks, 14 inches. 



No. 103. 

INTEEMEDIATE SCHOOL SINGLE DESK AND CHAIE. 




No. 4. 



No. 5. 



They are graded of two different heights, — Nos. 4 and 5. 

No, 4. Desk and Chair, for pupils from 8 to 10 years of age. 
" 5. do do 6 to 8 do 

Length of desk, 1 foot 10 inches. Width of desk, 1 foot. 
Space required for chair, between desks, 14 inches. 



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No. 104. 

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DOUBLE DESK AND CHAIRS. 



For grade of heights, see 
engraving No. 103. 

Length of desk, 3 feet 
4 inches. 

Width of desk, 1 foot. 

Space requir'd for chairs, 
between desks, 14 inches. 




No. 105. 

IMPROVED STOOLS. 




They are supported on Iron Pedestals, and graded of eight different 
heights, — Nos. 1 Ex., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. 

No. 1. Extra. Stool for pupils from 17 years of age and upwards. 

1. do 14 to 17 years of age. 

2. do 12 to 14 do 

3. do 10 to 12 do 

4. do 8 to 10 do 

5. do 6 to 8 do 



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SPECIAL NOTICE. 

The Union Primary, Intermediate, aud Grammar Desks, 
with Chairs, as represented in the engravings Nos. 97, 98, 99, 
100, 107, 108, are designed expressly for transportation to a long 
distance. Can be taken apart and shipped in a " knock-down " 
state, well packed, and arrive at their place of destination in good 
order and condition, thereby saving considerably on the cost of 
freight charges — a desirable item to those parties who order 
School Furniture from a great distance. The above designs of 
Furniture can be easily put together, and set up in the school- 
room. 



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No. 106. 

UNIOIf GEAMMAR OE HIGH SCHOOL OHAIES. 




No. 1 Ex. No. 1. No 2. No. 3. No. 4. 

They are graded of five different heights, — Nos. 1 extra, 1, 2, 3 and 4. 
1 extra. Chair for pupils from 17 years of age and upwards. 
1. do 14 to 17 years of age. 



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No. 107. 

UNION POETABLE GEAMMAE SOHOOL SINGLE DESK AND OHAIE. 




They are graded of five different heights, — Nos. 1 extra, 1, 2, 3 and 4. 

No. 1 extra. Desk and Chair for pupils from 1 7 years of age and upwards. 

do 14 to 17 years of age. 

do 12 to 14 do 

do 10 to 12 do 

do 8 to 10 do 

Length of desk, 2 feet. Width of desk, 1 foot 3 inches. 
Space required for chair, between desks, 17 inches. 



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No. 108. 

UNION POETABLE GKAMMAE-SOHOOL DOUBLE DESK AND OHAIKS. 




For grade of heights, see engraving No. 107. 

Length of desk, 3 feet 10 inches. Width of desk, 1 foot 3 inches. 

Space required for chairs, between desks, 17 inches. 



No. 109. 

GEAMMAE-SOHOOL DOUBLE DESE AND OHAIES. 




For grade of heights, length and width of desk, &c., see engravings 
Nos. 107 and 108. 

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No. 111. 

HIGH SCHOOL, NOEMAL SCHOOL, or ACADEMY SIIJGLE DESK & CHAIR. 

Fall to lift ; plain top. They are graded of five different heights, — 
Nos. 1 extra, 1, 2, 3 and 4. 

No. 1 extra. Desk and 
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No. 1. Desk and Chair, 
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No. 2. Desk and Chair, 
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No. 3. Desk and Chair, 
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No. 4. Desk and Chair, 
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Length of desk, 2 feet 2 inches. Width of desk, 1 foot 8 inches. 
Space required for chair, between desks, 17 inches. 




No. 112. 

HIGH SCHOOL, NOEMAL SCHOOL or ACADEMY DOUBLE DESK & CHAIES 




Falls to lift ; plain top. For grade of heights, see engraving No. 111. 
Length of desk, 4 feet. Width of desk, 1 foot 8 inches. 
Space required for chairs, between desks, 17 inches. 



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No. 113. 

IMPEOYED SITTING DEAWINQ DESK. 

Supported on iron stanchions. The top 
board is made so it can be closed down, like 
a table-top, or raised to any angle required. 
Underneath the top board is a receptacle 
for the drawings ; also a drawer for the draw- 
ing instruments, &c. 



IMPEOVED SITTING OE STANDING DEAWING DESK. 

No. 114. No. 115. 





Supported on an iron tripod stanchion for a firm base. The top board 
is raised or lowered at pleasure by means of the spiral screw which works 
through the pedestal, and can be adjusted to any height desired, and held 
firmly in its position by means of the set-wheel. The top board can be 
made level, or affixed to any angle, by a thumb-screw which holds it fast 
in its position. Underneath is a drawer for the drawing instruments, &c. 
Supplied with an attachment for holding objects, as in No. 115. 



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No. 116. 

IMPEOVED PUBLIC-SCHOOL CLASS-EOOM SETTEE. 







Fancy open back ; combined and supported with iron arms and stanch- 
ions. Boxes underneath for books, slates, &c. 

Height of seat for Primary Department, 12 inches ; height of seat for 
Grammar Department, 14 inches. Made to order, of various lengths, as 
required. 

No. 117. 

REVERSIBLE-BACK SETTEE. 




With iron arms and stancliions. Boxes underneath for books, slates, 
&c. Height of seat, 15| inches. Made to order, 12 feet long, or less, 
in length. 

No. 118. 

IMPEOVED EEVEESIBLE-BAOK SETTEE. 




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No. 119. 



IMPEOVED REVERSIBLE-BAOE SETTEE Jor OHUSOHES and VESTEIE3. 




Fancy open back. Made to order, of various lengths, as required. 



No. 120. 



COMMON-SCHOOL SETTEE, 




Height of seat, 17 inches. Furnished to order, 12 feet long, or less, 
in leno'th. 



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No. 121. 



IMPROVED PUBLIO-SOHOOL SETTEE. 




With iron arms and stanchions. Height of seat, 16 inches. Made to 
order, of various lengths, as required. 



No. 122. 



IMPROVED SETTEE 




Supported on iron stanchions, which are affixed to the seat and back 
of the same. Height of seat, 17 inches; made to order, in combined 
sections, from one to seven seats. Each seat is 20 inches long. The 
seat and back is stuffed with hair, and covered with enameled cloth. 
The above is designed expressly for Halls, Lyceums, or Institutes, where 
a permanent seat is required. 



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No. 123. 

IMPEOVED MUSIO-OHAET OE TABLET STANDS 




"Which will be found very convenient for the exhibition of Philbrick's 
Boston Primary-School Tablets, Music Charts, or small Black Boards in 
the School-room. This movable Stand enables the Teacher to place the 
Tablet where it can be seen to the best advantage by the class. The 
ledge on which the Tablet rests may be raised or lowered at pleasure. 

The above Stands are introduced, and in extensive use, in the Boston 
Primary Schools. 



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No. 124. 



No. 125. 




JOSEPH W. ROSS' 

PATENT INK-WELL or FONT, FOR SCHOOL DESKS. 

The best in use ; superior to any Ink-well heretofore used, and pos- 
sesses all the merits claimed for it. 



BLACK-BOARD WIPERS. 

Same stj'le as used in the Public Schools of Boston, covered with 
sheep-skin. 



POINTERS. 

Very useful in Black-board Exercises and Map Lessons. 

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No. 126. 

IMPEOVED MAP OK OHAET STAND. 




It is supported on an iron-tripod stanchion, for a firm base. The frame 
can be raised or lowered at pleasure through the pedestal, and held fast 
by a thumb-screw. The Map,, with rings attached, can be suspended to 
the cross bar hy means of hooks attached to each end of the same. 



No. 127. 




Teachers' Chairs furnished to order. 



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TEACHERS' TABLES. 

No. 128. 




Plain or Cloth Top, 3 feet long. One Drawer, 



No. 129. 




Plain or Cloth Top, 3 J feet long. One Drawer. 



No. 130. 




Plain or Cloth Top, 3^ feet long. Two Drawers. 



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TEACHERS' TABLES, — Cnotinued. 

No. 131. 




Plain or Cloth Top, 4 feet long. Two Drawers. 

No. 132. 




Plain or Cloth Top, 4i feet long. Two Drawers. 

No. 133. 




Plain or Cloth Top, 5 feet long. Two Drawers. 



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TEACHERS' TABLES, — Continued. 



No. 134. 




Plain or Cloth Top, 5i feet long. Two Drawers. 



No. 135. 




Plain or Cloth Top, 6 feet long. Two Drawers. 



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TEACHERS' TABLES, — Continued. 



No. 136. 




Plain or Cloth Top, 6 feet long. Three Drawers. 



TEACHERS' DESKS 



No. 138. 




Primar^^-School Teachers' Desk. Plain Top. 



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TEACHERS' DESKS, - Continued. 

No. 137. 




Portable Desk, Cloth Top. 



No. 139. 




Two Drawers. 



No. 140. 




Supported on Iron Stanchions. Two Dr 



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TEAi::;HERS' desks, — Continued. 



No. 141. 




Supported on Iron Stanchions. Three Drawers and Top Desk. 



No. 142. 




Four Drawers and Top Desk. 



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TEACHERS' DESKS, — Continued. 



No. 143. 




Two Drawers and Top Desk. 



No. 144. 




Three Drawers and Table Top. 
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TEACHERS' DESKS,— Continued. 
No. 146. 




Two Drawers and Table Top. 



No. 146. 




Two Drawers and Top Desk. 



No. 147. 




Four Drawers and Table Top. 



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TEACHERS' DESKS, — Continued. 
No. 148. 




Four Drawers and Top Desk. 



No. 149. 




Six Drawers and Table Top. 



No. 150. 




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Eight Drawers and Table Top. 



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TEACHERS' DESKS, — Continued. 



No. 151. 




Five Drawers and Table Top. 



No. 152. 




Five. Drawers and Top Desk, 



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TEACHERS' DESKS, — Continued. 
No. 153. 




Three Drawers and Table Top. 

No. 154. 




Three Drawers and Top Desk. 

No. 155. 




Five Drawers and Table Top. 



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TEACHEES' DESKS, — Continued. 



No. 156. 




Five Drawers and Top Desk. 



No. 157. 




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Seven Drawers and Table Top. 



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Seven Drawers and Top Desk. 



No. 159. 




Nine Drawers and Table Top. 



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TEACHERS' DESKS, — Concluded. 



No. 160. 




. Nine Drawers and Top Desk. 



No. 161. 




Five Drawers and Closet. 



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BOOKCASES. 



No. 162. 

OLASS-EOOM BOOKCASE. 







No. 163. 

SINGLE LIBEAEY BOOKCASE. 




8 feet 10 inches high, 5 feet wide. 



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No. 164. 



SINGLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE. 




8 feet 6 inches higli, 5 feet wide. 



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DOUBLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE. 

No. 165. 




9 feet S inches higli, 8 feet wide. 



TESTIMONIALS. 



The following Letters are selected from many highly valued 
testimonials, as evidence of the high esteem in which the 
I31PEOVED School Furxituke, described in the foregoing pages, 
is held by those whose practical experience and constant 
observation entitle them to jndge of its merits. 

From Hon. .John D. Philbrick, Superintendent Public Schools, Boston. 

Office of the Superintendent op Public Schools, 
Boston, May 27, 1862. 
Joseph L, Ross, Esq. 

Deae Sir, — I deem it but a simple act of justice to one who has been 
the pioneer of the business of manufactuving School Furniture, and who 
has, in m}^ judgment, never been excelled b}^ any competitor, to assure 
you that the School Furniture, in all its varieties and st^des, which you 
have furnished for our Public Schools, has proved entirel}- satisfactoiy. 
Your Single School Desk and Chair combine the elements of comfort, 
convenience, beaut}' and durability, in a degree unsurpassed by any other 
furniture which I have examined. Your Grammar-School Chairs have 
been in constant use in our Boys' Schools for fifteen 3'ears, and I have 
never known a single one of them to break, or to be disabled by the hardest 
usage. Your Primaiy-School Furniture is admirabl}' adapted to the pur- 
poses of school management and instruction, as well as to the sanitary 
requirements of pupils, and its style and workmanship leave nothing more 
to be desired in this respect. The provision for the safe keeping of the 
Slate, an indispensable necessity to the Primary pupil, deserves special 
mention. Hoping that your patronage may equal 3'our deserts, 

I remain, sir, your most obedient servant, 

JOHN D. PHILBRICK. 



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Boston, March 31, 1869. 



Several years since, after careful iuquhy and examination, I supplied 
my own School with all needful furniture from the establishment of 
JosKPH L. Ross, Esq., of Boston, and in every respect was perfectly 
satisfied with it. 

I have found his School Furniture in hundreds of Schools in our own 
State, and in several cities and towns of other States, and I have never 
heard it spoken of except in terms of commendation. 

I can, therefore, without hesitation, most cordially commend School 
Committees, Teachers and others, desirous of obtaining School Furniture 
of the best material, thoroughly seasoned and tastefull}^ and faithfully- 
manufactured, to visit the establishment of Mr. Ross, and satisfv them- 
selves by a personal examination. 

ABNER J. PHIPPS, 
Agent of the Mass. Board of Education. 



Boston, Feb. 14, 1860. 

My Dear Sir, — It gives me great pleasure to state that I can, from 
an experience of sixteen years, recommend Mr. Ross to all who ma}' have 
known me, or others who may want school furniture, that they may place 
implicit confidence in his integrity and abilities, as a mechanic, to give 
entire satisfaction. If I thought more was necessary, I should add it ; 
but, having pledged my word above in behalf of Mr. Ross, as an honest, 
upright man, and a most excellent mschanic, I think it superfluous. 

I remain, very respectfully, 

JOHN E. Mcelroy, 

Pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. 



I take great pleasure in expressing my entire concurrence in the tes- 
timou}^ of Father McElroy concerning Mr. Ross. 

t JOHN B. FITZPATRICK, 

Bishop of Boston. 



LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 

029 502 063 



To Sclool Officers, Teaclcrs, an4 EfliatioMl fflei. 



JOSEPH yV. ROSS' 

PATENT LOCKING fflK-WELL, or FONT 

FOR SCHOOL DESKS. 

The best in use ! Superior to any Ink-Well heretofore used, and 
possesses all the merits claimed for it. 




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£xplaiiatioii. — Fig-. 1 represents a top view of tlie CJover. Fit;. 2, :i top view of the "Well 
and glass Ink-font inserted. Fig 3, an edge view of the Cover. Fig. 4. a bottom view of the Cover. 
Fig. 5, a view of the Well complete. Fig. 6, a view of the glass Ink-font. Fig. 7, a sectional view 
of Well and glass Ink-font, as inserted into the Desk. Fig. 8, a Key to screw on and unscrew Cover. 
The Ink-well (Fig. 7) is inserted into the Desk through a hole bored for that purpose, so that tlie 
" flange," (which is of considerable larger diameter than the body,) rests upon, or can be sunk 
into, on a level with the surface of the desk, and is secured in place by screws inserted in counter- 
sunk holes. The flange has on its interior part a stout double screw, cori-esponding with the exterior 
screw on the cover, which, wlien turned round, draws it closely down upon the Well, on which it is 
made to lit tiglitly. 'J'lie Cover is fastened by means of a key (Pig. 8). 

Tlie above cuts represent the best School Ink-well in use. It is neat, convenient, 
cheap, and durable, and decidedly superior to all otiier wells or stands that liave been 
heretofore used in the school-room. It remedies tlie defects of all. 

The metal Well (Fig. 7), when fastened to the desk by two common screws, never 
has to be removed; into this is set a glass Font to hold the ink. This glass only has 
to be taken out when necessary for cleaning and filling. 

The Cover (Fig. 3) is easily fastened to the Well by asingle turn of tlie key, and 
when fastened can only be removed with the key, which should be kept by the 
teacher or janitor. 

The Pen-hole is covered by a small cap, turning liorizontally, as seen in Fig. I. 

By this simple arrangement it will not get out of order; it will not rust or cor- 
rode; it cannot upset; it protects from dust and rapid evaporation; it cannot burst, 
and spill the ink; nor can it be removed and lost by the ])upils. 

It can be used in the holes made for other wells. 

Price of Ink-Wells per dozen, $4.20. Necessary Ke.ys furnished gratis. 



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